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George

Iowa · 1,077 residents · 2.294 sq mi
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George has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $54,671. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $83,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,077
+2%since 2000
from 1,051 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
469 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 458 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.5
−14%since 2000
from 50.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9671K1K1K1K1990201020202024George
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,671
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,385
+64%since 2000
from $16,733 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.7%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade31.3%
US avg: 10%
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance1.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,900
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$755
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $377 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
23.0% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−7%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic99%(1,040)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino0.6%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.9%(20)
2020
White, non-Hispanic89.7%(966)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino2%(22)
Asian0.4%(4)
Other2.7%(29)
Diversity Score13.5%(146)
Diversity Score
14
+614%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.1%
+16.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+66%since 2000
from 11.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.2%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
Female
54.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.6%
−90.8 ptssince 2013
from 95.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in George, Iowa?

George, Iowa has about 1,077 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in George, Iowa?

The typical household in George, Iowa earns about $54,671 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is George, Iowa expensive?

In George, Iowa, the median home is worth about $83,900, and the typical rent is about $755 a month.

How educated are people in George, Iowa?

About 17.8% of adults age 25 and over in George, Iowa hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in George, Iowa?

About 6.7% of people in George, Iowa live below the federal poverty line.

Has George, Iowa grown since 1990?

Yes, George, Iowa has grown since 1990. The population has added about 19 residents, a change of about 2 percent over that period.

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